be rolling in it / money

/biː ɹˈəʊlɪŋ ɪn ɪt mˈʌnɪ/

/biː ɹˈoʊlɪŋ ɪn ɪt mˈʌni/

[phrase]

to be rolling in it / money

[PHRASE]

to have a great deal of money

to [be] rolling in (it|money) definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "rolling in it" and when to use it?

The phrase "rolling in it" is an informal expression that likely originated in the United States in the 19th or early 20th century. This idiom is used to describe someone who is extremely wealthy or has an excessive amount of money.

Examples

1. I'm rolling in it, in Sims right now.

2. If the startup takes off, they could be rolling in it in a few years.

3. With the new contract, the company is rolling in money, expanding rapidly.

4. The lottery winner was rolling in it, enjoying a life of luxury and indulgence.

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